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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.97, 481.56 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.97, 481.56 and 104.58 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.97 : 481.56 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.97/481.56 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.97x = 481.56 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.97x = 50,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,361.54/320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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